2.6

M2.6 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 24, 2026

2026-08-24 20:25:43 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 8:25 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:25 UTC≈ 8:25 AM UTC+12
Depth51.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.441°, 178.332°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.44°, 178.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
51.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4410°N
178.3320°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qtqaig
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
277.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-26 04:52:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qtqaig). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 24, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — August 24, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qtqaig/